Since the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum opened its doors in 1993, genocide has taken place in Bosnia, Rwanda, and Sudan. Civilians have been threatened in Democratic Republic of Congo, Chechnya, and Burundi. The challenge of preventing and responding to genocide remains urgent.
What advice would you give the next U.S. President on preventing and responding to threats of genocide and related crimes against humanity?
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is asking individuals compose a video or write an op-ed responding to the question above. For the first time, the Museum has devised a separate category for video entries. This category is open to everyone. The writing contest is open to all students currently enrolled in a secondary school, college, or graduate program. Upload your video to YouTube or publish your piece in your school or local newspaper and enter it in the Genocide Prevention Op-Ed Writing & Video Contest.
Students should...
* Learn more about the Genocide Emergency in Darfur
* Research current genocides and related crimes against humanity
* Propose ways to respond to current crises
* Effectively communicate their views to their audience
The authors of the two winning essays (one at the high school level and one at the university level) and the creator of the winning video will be flown into Washington, D.C., where they will have the opportunity to tour the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and attend the Days of Remembrance Ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda (April 29-May 1, 2008). Winners will also receive a gift certificate to the Museum's book store.
The essay and video contest will be judged by: actress and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Mia Farrow; Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson; and John Prendergast, Co-Chair of ENOUGH!
Please review the requirements and guidelines for entering the contest. Applicants submitting video entries must complete an online entry form with the upload of their video. For written op-eds, make sure to include a completed entry form (pdf) with a copy of the editorial as published or a printout of the Web page if published online. Editorials must be published by a school or local newspaper between August 2007 and March 15, 2008. Entries must be postmarked no later than March 15, 2008. Make sure entry form is complete before mailing it.
Good luck. We look forward to receiving your entry.
http://www.ushmm. org/conscience/ action/events/ 2008_contest/
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